Federal Judge Blocks Border Construction Across Texas’ Big Bend
A federal judge has temporarily stopped border barrier work in Texas’ Big Bend area amid a lawsuit challenging construction waivers. The injunction covers national…
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Houston Festival Brings Indigenous Music From Traditional Song to Metal
Houston’s Good Medicine Indigenous Music Festival presents a wide-ranging program featuring Native composers and performers across traditional and experimental music. The event includes workshops…
Texas Moves to End Sales Tax on Amazon, DoorDash and Other Platform Fees
Texas plans to remove sales tax on fees that online platforms charge businesses and gig workers, following an executive order by the state comptroller.…
A $3.2 Billion Texas Shipyard Breaks Ground With Up to 10,000 Jobs Planned
Construction has started on a new $3.2 billion shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, with plans to employ up to 10,000 workers in military and commercial…
Waymo’s Texas Robotaxi Fleet Grew 49% in Three Weeks
Waymo sharply increased its Texas robotaxi fleet to over 1,100 vehicles, expanding service in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. This growth highlights the…
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Are Competing for the Next Generation of Megaprojects
Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are competing for huge investments from SpaceX and xAI in semiconductor plants, launch complexes, and AI data centers. These projects…
Tesla’s $10.1 Billion Solar Factory Plan Could Bring Nearly 10,000 Jobs to Texas
Tesla’s proposed $10.1 billion solar factory near Houston could bring nearly 10,000 jobs by 2033. The project awaits final site selection and regulatory approvals.
$10 Billion Tesla Solar Factory Moves Closer to Texas
Tesla's proposed $10 billion solar panel factory in Fort Bend County, Texas, cleared a local property-tax incentive approval. The project could create close to…
A Tiny Texas Community Is Becoming a $1.2 Billion Data Center Hub
Two new data centers planned in Cedar Creek, Texas, represent a $1.2 billion investment, marking the area as a growing AI infrastructure hub. The…
Texas Cities Can No Longer Shut Out Manufactured Homes. Will It Make Housing Cheaper?
Texas now requires cities with zoning to permit new manufactured homes in at least one residential district. While this could improve housing affordability, local…
Southern Living Is Turning Its Version of the South Into a Place People Can Buy
Southern Living’s new Friedën community near Fredericksburg, Texas, blends modern farmhouse design with Hill Country tradition. The development uses controlled architectural standards to create…
Texas Wants to Cut a Year From the Bachelor’s Degree
Texas is developing three-year bachelor’s degree programs to reduce credit requirements and college expenses. The pilot at Our Lady of the Lake University could…